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Newton woman dies in house fire

Published on March 15, 2026

A 74-year-old Newton woman died in a house fire late Sunday morning in the 500 block of West Fourth Street.

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Boyd Avenue to close for sewer project

Published on March 12, 2026

A section of North Boyd Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17 during construction of a sanitary sewer extension for Emberhope’s Hope Estates project.

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The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

Published on March 11, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step for extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path, approving an agreement with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering, as the path will cross through BNSF's right-of-way.

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The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

Published on February 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved the sale of about 20 acres in the Kansas Logistics Park to APAC-Kansas for a rock and asphalt material production facility. The plant will be a direct supplier for GAF’s shingle manufacturing facility that is under construction.

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One killed in Harvey County grain bin accident

Published on February 21, 2026

One person died Saturday afternoon in a grain bin accident in the 2000 block of South Spencer.

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Join virtual open house to help plan Newton’s future

Published on February 18, 2026

Community members are invited to explore priorities for Newton's future housing, transportation, recreation, and economic growth. Participants can also give feedback on preliminary site design ideas, including the redevelopment of 320 N. Main.

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The Rundown – Commission delays final fireworks decision

Published on February 11, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission tabled an ordinance setting this year’s fireworks sales and discharge dates, delaying the decision for at least two more weeks.

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Newton & Harvey County seek transportation safety feedback

Published on February 09, 2026

The City of Newton and Harvey County are seeking community feedback as they develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan designed to create a safer, more connected community for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

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The Rundown – City plans for four days of fireworks in 2026

Published on January 28, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission reversed course from its previous discussion about the 2026 dates of fireworks in Newton, approving a plan for four days of sales and discharge.

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The Rundown – City approves option contract for Newton Depot

Published on January 14, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000.

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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

Newton woman dies in house fire

Boyd Avenue to close for sewer project

The Rundown – City takes next step for bike path extension

The Rundown – APAC plant coming to Logistics Park to supply GAF

One killed in Harvey County grain bin accident

Join virtual open house to help plan Newton’s future

The Rundown – Commission delays final fireworks decision

Newton & Harvey County seek transportation safety feedback

The Rundown – City plans for four days of fireworks in 2026

The Rundown – City approves option contract for Newton Depot

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